Why Is Customer Lifetime Value Important? As a business owner, you need to cater to your customers. Having satisfied and loyal customers is extremely vital to the growth of all businesses since, at the end of the day, the gains, and the profit one makes are due to the...
Among the many factors that contribute to successful management are customer lifetime value (CLV) and segmenting your customers. CLV is a measure of how much profit a company can expect to make from each customer over the course of their relationship with that...
Numbers are everywhere, and for the most part, we just ignore them. That is unless we're forced to pay attention to them when it comes time to do our monthly taxes or budget. But, for most people numbers don’t seem interesting. And this is something I’ve seen...
Teamwork in business is crucial for success. When individuals come together to work towards a common goal, magic happens. It’s because they bring with them a diverse range of skills, knowledge, and perspectives. Team members achieve better results together than...
Have you ever thought about product grouping? Or has it been something you’ve put on the shelf and it’s been collecting dust? How does it get you a greater financial understanding of your business? How product grouping can help Above all by looking at your...
Wondering how to price your products or services so you can make a profit? It’s not as simple as it seems because it involves several things to consider. That’s why figuring out the right price is one of the biggest challenges business owners face. There are...
Feeling like you're not achieving success in your business? You're not alone. You’d be surprised to hear that many people feel this way at some point in their lives. But don't worry, I can help. Once you've learned what success actually is, you can start to...
Do you need a system that will track the performance of your employees in a consistent and measurable way? Then you need a performance management system for your business! Wondering how to create one? You're in the right place! In this video, I'll be talking to...
Cash flow – the heartbeat of any business, big or small. It's cash that fuels your operations, pays the bills and keeps your business alive. But what happens when the cash tap runs dry? Panic stations and sleepless nights. All is not lost though because we're...
A successful business is one that is profitable and sustainable but profitability alone is no guarantee of success. There are many stories of seemingly successful and profitable companies going out of business, but what causes profitable businesses to fail? Your...
Financial statements explained is the topic of this blog (and vlog). And it will serve as a guide to you so that you can better understand them. Why do you need to know about financial statements? Because the financial statements form the bedrock of any...
Making your business partnership work can be daunting if you have never had a partnership. If you intend to start a partnership with a friend or a family member, you should consider many things. Do not assume that just because you get along in a personal...
Achieving business success is every business owner's goal (and dream). But how to get there is another story. You’ll find lots of advice about how to reach success in business, but I’ve distilled all that into something that can be easy to remember and...
There is no magic bullet to make your business successful. However, if you treat it as a hobby, then you're bound to fail. That’s why you need to run it, deal with it, and approach it as it deserves. Firstly, what’s a business? One official definition of a...
Cash flow or fail! Because money talks. And it is especially talkative when you don’t have any, nagging money worries that keep people up all night and worried all day. Most of us have been broke at some point in our lives. Most people will have had to adopt...
Your business cash story is a big deal. It contributes to business continuity, survival, and growth. Profits are what it all comes down to ultimately, but cash plays its own part in this narrative. Cash is what we see appearing and disappearing from our bank...
Why leadership is key to your business resilience is the topic of this blog. Business resilience is what you need when running your business. The businesses that share these characteristics tend to be at a large, multinational corporate level. However, there...
Business objectives are the specific goals that a company sets for itself in order to achieve success. Your business plan is nothing without your business objectives and goals. They are the driving force behind a company's decision-making process, and they help...
Planning is an essential process for any business, regardless of its size or industry. It involves setting objectives, developing strategies, and laying out the actions needed to achieve them. Remember if you want your business to be successful, you need to get...
Organisations that thrive and do well have the element of business resilience. Resilient companies are those that will be most likely to push through challenging or uncertain times. What is business resilience? Business resilience is what makes a company adapt...
Knowing your gross profit is one of the most important steps to understanding the health of your business. Gross profit is the amount of money a company makes after subtracting the cost of goods sold from total revenue. In this blog, we are going to look at...
Decision making when things are calm is not the same as decision making under uncertainty. Because when it’s business as usual, you pretty much just follow the strategy laid out in your business plan, and take action that you’ve planned out beforehand. But...
To understand break even, you first need to know the components involved with business activity. But how do you find out what your business requires to break even? What is break even in business? Your business breaks even when your sales cover all your costs -...
Building your cashflow forecast might seem unnecessary to some - at a first glance, that is. That's why, this cashflow forecast guide aims to explain why you need one and how to build it. Because, you might be thinking, "I don't need one of those. I'm not going...
How to avoid undercapitalization and what it is, is the topic of this video and blog. It’s when the company hits a financial brick wall. But, let’s take a more step-by-step approach and explain everything so it’s easy to understand. In this blog (and vlog), you...
Setting the right business targets can seem daunting, but it need not be. We will help you to choose the right targets for your business, and provide tips on how to reach them. Why targets are important The first thing that we want to make sure of is explain...
Creating and following a financial plan (your financial story) is an important step to taking control of your finances. If you're like most business owners, you know that it's important to have a financial plan in place. But do you know how to effectively use...
Managing your business risk is something you need to know no matter what kind of business you run. Naturally, there will always be some inherent risk involved when running your business. There's no way to completely eliminate the risk. But by understanding and...
Have you ever put off doing something, and then ended up racing to finish the task last-minute? If this sounds familiar the read on: It might be that you’ve been struggling to start work on major tasks just because they feel overwhelming. Hence, you’ve delayed...
Are you looking to be successful in your business but don't know where to start? Most people think that in order to be successful in business, you need to be intelligent, have a lot of money, or know the right people. While these certainly don't hurt, there...